Elena was a dedicated college student with a quiet determination to build a meaningful future. She spent her days attending classes at her local community college, working toward her dream
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Senior Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director There are wounds that can be seen, and then there are the ones that live quietly beneath the surface
Before coming to Human Options, twenty‑one‑year‑old Daniel was a college student carrying the invisible weight of growing up in a home shaped by relationship violence. He not only witnessed abuse
By: Arezoo Roa, Sr. Prevention & Strategic Partnerships Director She was the kind of person who lit up a room, until she didn’t. Friends noticed the change slowly. She stopped
By Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Prevention & Community Education Director Understanding trauma bonds reveals the deep emotional connections that can develop between an abuser and their victim. These bonds may seem
By: Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, Prevention & Community Education Director January is recognized as Stalking Awareness Month. Understanding stalking as an abusive tactic in relationship violence is something we need to
Mariah was once full of life and joy—a mother of two, embracing every moment as a mother with excitement. But everything changed when she entered an abusive relationship. What began
By: Maricela Rios-Faust, Chief Executive Officer As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey to emotional and psychological safety for survivors and
By: Young Lin, LCSW, Clinical Director Although April, designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, has concluded, it remains crucial to acknowledge the profound impact our childhood experiences have on shaping
When Drew landed a job at a local keychain company, she felt an immediate connection with her supervisor George. What initially seemed like the start of something special turned sour,
